Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community that they live. St John of God Liffey Services invites applications for the position of Social Care Workers based in the Dublin South-West and Meath areas to provide support to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Social Care Workers – Residential Services Full Time Post
Ref: DUBRES150/145/161/173/156
(Salary Scale 380MER €41,260 – €57,789)
Suitable candidates must have:
- Relevant Level 7 degree - A Diploma in Social Care/Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care
- Must be registered with CORU or in the process of registering
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability
- Knowledge and understanding of HIQA Standards & other relevant legislative requirements under the Health Act 2007.
- Proven track record in initiative, motivation and enthusiasm.
- Commitment to delivering service through a person centered/directed approach. Knowledge and/or experience of the keyworker role and the use of smart goals.
- Show an understanding of meeting the health & social care needs of residents in a community-based setting.
- Programme Development / Skills Teaching.
- Risk Management/Risk Assessments experience required.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Full clean manual driving licence essential and willingness to drive all service vehicles.
- Flexible in all aspects of work, available to work night duties, day duties and sleep overs and an ability to work cohesively within a team and as alone worker.
- An understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a commitment to implementing these.
By applying to this position, you giving Saint John of God Community CLg. consent to have your personal data stored for the purpose of this competition only.
Interested candidates should apply only by using this link:
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Applications will be short-listed on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Full Job Description available from the HR Department.
Informal enquires contact: Unagh Harlow, 087 9382851, Erica Baird, 087 7465746 or Ashley Simmonson, 087 4006774
Please note that due to high volumes of applications we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.
Saint John of God Community Services Clg is an equal opportunities employer.
Hiring organisation: Saint John of God Intellectual Disability Liffey Services
addressLocality: Dublin, Ireland
Country: Ireland
Employment type: fulltime
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